Biographies

Mr. Todd J. Teske is Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer of the Company. He is also Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Briggs & Stratton. President and Chief Executive Officer 2009-2010. President and Chief Operating Officer 2008-2009. Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer 2005-2008. Director of Badger Meter, Inc. and Lennox International Inc. Mr. Teske is a sitting CEO and has experience and expertise in finance, international business, operations, strategy development, and organizational and human resource matters. He is chairman, president and CEO of the company. Before becoming CEO in January 2010, he served as the company’s president and chief operating officer, president of its power products business, head of corporate development and controller. He is a director of two other public companies. His memberships on the Board and the Executive Committee help ensure the Board is linked to the company’s management and operations. Mr. Teske is a certified public accountant who worked at a public accounting firm before joining the company. He received a Master of Management degree from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University.

Mr. Mark A. Schwertfeger is the Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President, Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer of the Company. Mr. Schwertfeger was elected to his current position effective August 17, 2015. He previously served as Vice President & Controller (an executive officer position) from September 2014 through August 2015; as Controller from February 2010 through August 2014; and as International Controller from September 2008 to February 2010. Prior to joining Briggs & Stratton, he held the position of Director with KPMG LLP.

Mr. Harold L. Redman is Senior Vice President & President – Turf & Consumer Products of the Company Mr. Redman was elected to his current position effective September 2014. He previously served as Senior Vice President and President - Products Group from October 2010 through August 2014; as Senior Vice President and President - Home Power Products Group from September 2009 to October 2010; and as Vice President and President - Home Power Products Group from September 2006 through August 2009. Prior to joining Briggs & Stratton, he served as Senior Vice President - Sales & Marketing of Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc.

Mr. William H. Reitman is Senior Vice President, President - Global Service of the Company. Mr. Reitman was elected to his current position in August 2015, to be effective as of September 1, 2015. He previously served as Senior Vice President - Managing Director Europe & Global Service from September 2014 through August 2015; as Senior Vice President & Managing Director - Europe from September 2013 through August 2014; as Senior Vice President - Business Development & Customer Support from October 2010 through August 2013; as Senior Vice President - Sales & Customer Support from September 2007 to October 2010; as Senior Vice President - Sales & Marketing from May 2006 through August 2007; and as Vice President - Sales & Marketing from October 2004 to May 2006.

Mr. David J. Rodgers is Senior Vice President, President - Engines Group of the Company. Mr. Rodgers was elected to his current position effective August 17, 2015. He previously served as Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer from June 2010 through August 16, 2015 and as Vice President - Finance from February 2010 to June 2010. He served as Controller from December 2006 to February 2010 and was elected an executive officer in September 2007. Prior to joining Briggs & Stratton, he was employed by Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc. as Vice President - Corporate Controller from September 2005 to November 2006 and Vice President - Retail Controller from May 2003 to August 2005.

Mr. Edward J. Wajda is Senior Vice President & President – Standby/Job Site Products of the company. Mr. Wajda was elected to his current position in August 2015, to be effective as of September 1, 2015. He previously served as Senior Vice President & President - Standby/Job Site Products & International from September 2014 through August 2015; as Senior Vice President & General Manager - International from September 2013 through August 2014; and as Vice President & General Manager- International from July 2008 through August 2013. Mr. Wajda was elected as an executive officer effective as of February 2011. Prior to joining Briggs & Stratton, he held the position of Senior Vice President - Global Medical Vehicle Group for Oshkosh Corporation.

Ms. Kathryn M. Buono is Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary of the Company. Ms. Buono was elected to her position effective April 2015. Prior to joining Briggs & Stratton, she held the position of Managing Partner of the Milwaukee, Wisconsin office of the Quarles & Brady LLP law firm from March 2014 through December 2014 and was a partner practicing in its Business Law Group.

Ms. Andrea L. Golvach is Vice President, Treasurer of the Company. Ms. Golvach was elected to her current position effective November 2011 after serving as Vice President of Treasury from May 2011 to November 2011. Prior to joining Briggs & Stratton, she held the position of Director of Finance & Cash Management at Harley-Davidson, Inc., a global motorcycle manufacturer, from December 2007 to May 2011 and Director of Finance & Cash Management for Harley-Davidson Financial Services from August 2005 to December 2007.

Mr. David Frank is Vice President of Commercial Engine Sales of the Company. He served as the vice president of sales and marketing for Subaru Industrial Power Products division. Frank administered all engine, generator and pump sales, as well as new product development.

Mr. Randall R. Carpenter is Vice President - Marketing of the Company. Mr. Carpenter was elected to his current position effective September 2009. He served as Vice President – Marketing since May 2007. He was previously Vice President Marketing and Product Development for Royal Appliance Manufacturing from 2005 to 2007. He was an Independent Marketing Consultant from 2004 to 2005.

Mr. David G. DeBaets is Vice President – Global Engine Operations of the company. Mr. DeBaets was elected to his current position in August 2015, to be effective as of September 1, 2015. He previously served as Vice President - North American Operations from September 2007 through August, 2015; as Vice President and General Manager - Large Engine Division from September 2006 through August 2007; and as Vice President & President - Home Power Products Group from May 2006 through August 2006.

Mr. Brian C. Walker is Lead Independent Director of the Company, He is President and Chief Executive Officer of Herman Miller, Inc., a global provider of office furniture and services. Director of Herman Miller, Inc. Mr. Walker is a sitting CEO of a public company, which is an international original equipment manufacturer, and has experience and expertise in finance, international business, executive compensation, strategy development, and organizational and human resource matters. Mr. Walker also serves as a director of that company, previously served as its chief operating officer and chief financial officer, and was previously a member of the Detroit Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Mr. Walker currently serves as a director of Universal Forest Products. He has been a certified public accountant, and received a B.S. in Accounting from Michigan State University. Mr. Walker’s experience enables him to make valuable contributions to Board discussions concerning the company’s strategy and operations, and his education, expertise and experience in accounting and compensation matters enhance his participation as Chairman of the Compensation Committee and as a member of the Finance and Executive Committees. Mr. Walker also serves as the lead independent director of Briggs & Stratton’s Board of Directors.

Mr. Jeffrey R. Hennion is Independent Director of the Company. He is Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing and e-Commerce Officer of GNC Holdings, Inc., a global specialty retailer of health and wellness products, since 2014. President and Chief Financial Officer of Branding Brand LLC, a provider of mobile commerce strategies to retailers, 2012-2014. Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of GNC Holdings, Inc. 2011-2012 and Executive Vice President and Chief Branding Officer of GNC Holdings, Inc. 2011. Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc., a sporting goods retailer, 2005-2010. Mr. Hennion is a sitting chief marketing and e-commerce officer with significant international business, retail, marketing and branding experience. Mr. Hennion has a B.A. in Economics from Northwestern University and an M.B.A. in Finance from Duquesne University.

Mr. James E. Humphrey is Independent Director of the Company. He is Retired Chairman of Andersen Corporation, a window and door manufacturer. Chairman 2011-2013. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer 2009-2011. Mr. Humphrey was the chairman and past CEO of a large privately-owned business with manufacturing, distribution and sales locations throughout the United States and Canada. Before joining Andersen in 1999, he held various sales and marketing positions in Armstrong World Industries, Inc. and served as President of its Floor Products America Division from 1996 to 1999. He received a B.S. degree from Millikin University. Mr. Humphrey has expertise and experience in sales and marketing, retail businesses, distribution, executive compensation, and organizational and human resource matters.

Mr. Frank M. Jaehnert is Independent Director of the Company. He is retired Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Brady Corporation, a leading provider of high performance labels and signs, safety devices, printing systems and software. Chief Executive Officer and President 2003-2013. Director of Nordson Corporation and Itron, Inc. Mr. Jaehnert has been the CEO and president of a global manufacturing business. He also served as chief financial officer of that business. His prior work experience includes various financial positions in Germany and the United States for Robert Bosch GmbH, an international manufacturer of automotive, communications, industrial and consumer products. Mr. Jaehnert received the equivalent of a master of business administration degree from the University of Stuttgart, Germany, and has been designated as an audit committee financial expert by our Board of Directors. Mr. Jaehnert’s experience as head of a diversified international business and his expertise in finance and operations enable him to make significant contributions to discussions regarding the company’s strategy and the activities of the Audit and Finance Committees.

Ms. Patricia L. Kampling is Independent Director of the Company. She is Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Alliant Energy Corporation, a regulated investor-owned public utility holding company. Previously President and Chief Operating Officer 2011-2012, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 2010-2011, and Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer 2009. Ms. Kampling is a sitting CEO and has expertise in finance, international business, executive compensation, operations, regulatory matters and strategy development. She also serves on the Board for the American Transmission Company, the first multi-state, transmission only utility in the United States. Ms. Kampling has been designated as an audit committee financial expert by our Board of Directors. She has a B.A. in Economics and a B.S. in Engineering from Swarthmore College, and received her M.B.A. in Finance from the University of Chicago. Ms. Kampling’s experience in finance is valuable as a member of the Audit and Finance Committees.

Mr. Keith R. McLoughlin is Independent Director of the Company. He is President and Chief Executive Officer of AB Electrolux, a manufacturer of major home appliances. Chief Operations Officer Major Appliances 2009-2010. Mr. McLoughlin is a sitting CEO and has experience and expertise in international business, operations, selling to large retail stores, marketing, strategy development, and organizational and human resource matters. He is chief executive officer of a large international business that manufactures home appliances. His prior work experience includes general management responsibilities in an international consumer goods company. Mr. McLoughlin’s experience as head of an original equipment manufacturing business and managing consumer goods in international markets enables him to provide useful insights to other directors and management on issues concerning sales, marketing and operations. He received a B.S. in Engineering from the United States Military Academy and attended a training program for directors of public companies titled “Corporate Governance Essentials for Directors” sponsored by the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Mr. Henrik C. Slipsager is Independent Director of Briggs & Stratton Corp. He was Retired President, Chief Executive Officer and Director (2000-2015) of ABM Industries, Inc., a leading provider of integrated facility solutions. Mr. Slipsager is serving as a consultant to ABM Industries, Inc. through September 2015, subject to extension. Mr. Slipsager is a former CEO and has experience and expertise in finance, international business, executive compensation, regulatory matters, strategy development, and organizational and human resource matters. Mr. Slipsager previously served as a chief financial officer of another company. Mr. Slipsager’s experience in making strategic acquisitions and managing a diversified business and a finance organization enables him to provide valuable perspectives regarding strategy and operations. Mr. Slipsager received an M.B.A. degree (equivalent) from the Business School of Copenhagen and has been designated as an audit committee financial expert by our Board of Directors.

Mr. Charles I. Story is Independent Director of the Company. He is President of ECS Group, Inc., an executive development company, since 2005. Advisory Director of Regions Bank. Mr. Story is a former CEO and has experience and expertise in operations, marketing, strategy development, and organizational and human resource matters. He is president of an executive development firm that advises numerous companies, including those in diversified manufacturing, consumer products, banking, insurance, construction, hospitality and healthcare, and previously served as CEO of a human resource consulting firm for 12 years. Mr. Story has been the lead director of a public company, a director of two companies in addition to Briggs & Stratton, and a member of the audit and executive committees of another public company. He has been designated as an audit committee financial expert by our Board of Directors. Mr. Story is the former President and CEO of INROADS, Inc., an international non-profit training and development organization. He is Chairman of the Finance Committee and a member of the Compensation and Executive Committees. He received a B.A. degree in Psychology and Management from Fisk University and a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Tennessee and Tennessee State University (Joint Program).

Reuters is the news and media division of Thomson Reuters. Thomson Reuters is the world's largest international multimedia news agency, providing investing news, world news, business news, technology news, headline news, small business news, news alerts, personal finance, stock market, and mutual funds information available on Reuters.com, video, mobile, and interactive television platforms. Learn more about Thomson Reuters products: